jmacdaununder2
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I believe that there's plenty of light shining out of my butt already - at least that's what folks tell me...
In the US, any stringer certified by USRSA should know how to customize a racquet. I assume similar services exist in other countries. But I'd like to see a more hands-on approach, where you go to a facility, they watch you hit, take a bunch of measurements, then make tweaks to the racquet. Perhaps if you buy racquets from them, you get customization for a reasonable upcharge.Since platform racquet is all the craze, it would be great to have more local customizers to help with tinkering.
Unfortunately 3D printing is not the right kind of plastic and grommets are made with an injection molded process which is expensive. Butt caps and handle pallets can be made with 3D printing, but the kind of plastic needed for grommets is injection molded. I had inquired about this a few years ago because I thought 3D printing would be a great solution for obsolete grommets, but unfortunately it's not the case.On demand grommets for obsolete racquets. With 3D printers racquet companies could easily do this, but then they would sell fewer new racquets...
Exactly what I was referring to, similar to thisIn the US, any stringer certified by USRSA should know how to customize a racquet. I assume similar services exist in other countries. But I'd like to see a more hands-on approach, where you go to a facility, they watch you hit, take a bunch of measurements, then make tweaks to the racquet. Perhaps if you buy racquets from them, you get customization for a reasonable upcharge.
The bigger issue is that the vast majority of rec players don't need a customized racquet. They (we) need to hit the ball properly. If a player is all arm, their customization service would optimize for arming the ball.
Unfortunately 3D printing is not the right kind of plastic and grommets are made with an injection molded process which is expensive. Butt caps and handle pallets can be made with 3D printing, but the kind of plastic needed for grommets is injection molded. I had inquired about this a few years ago because I thought 3D printing would be a great solution for obsolete grommets, but unfortunately it's not the case.
Cheers, Chris, TW
This tracks.... thanks for the intel Chris. BUT... how bout TW requesting a run of 100 grommets of each manufacturer's top 10 selling racquets before 2005. I bet they fly ogff the shelves. OR better yet, ship all new racquets with 3 sets. I mean they are $250 plus each now....Unfortunately 3D printing is not the right kind of plastic and grommets are made with an injection molded process which is expensive. Butt caps and handle pallets can be made with 3D printing, but the kind of plastic needed for grommets is injection molded. I had inquired about this a few years ago because I thought 3D printing would be a great solution for obsolete grommets, but unfortunately it's not the case.
Cheers, Chris, TW
See if they had replaceable pallets you could add 1, 4 and 5's and 6's and companies could keep production higher in 2 and 3.... win win win.More grip sizes! L2 , L2.5 , L3, L3.5 would be amazing! Each brand has their unique grip shapes and I always find myself wanting something in between depending on the brand. Tecnifibre grips always feel half size too small, Babolat feels half size too big.
Big Boy Club!I felt the same as a lot of people on here thinking we could use a good players OS frames. So I decided to develop my own! It's been in development for about 2 years with a very small commercial batch arriving in the next few weeks.
I was just sick of the big name brands not really experimenting so thought I'd have a go...
It's 115" headsize, thin beam and 20x21 string pattern to keep the string spacing in line with current models
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I felt the same as a lot of people on here thinking we could use a good players OS frames. So I decided to develop my own! It's been in development for about 2 years with a very small commercial batch arriving in the next few weeks.
I was just sick of the big name brands not really experimenting so thought I'd have a go...
It's 115" headsize, thin beam and 20x21 string pattern to keep the string spacing in line with current models
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They're already doing this...too the extreme actually.Wishes: Keep making 4 5/8" grip size racquets. More conventional weight & balance oversize racquets. Make more racquets with a 60 RA or less. Post different recommended string tensions on racquets for polyester and non-polyester strings.
They're already doing this...too the extreme actually.
Depends on the string type. Most people says they are stiff because they are probably using stiff poly string setup they shouldn’t be using. lol.The best selling racquets - Babolat Pure Drive and Pure Aero - are very stiff. The Clash has flex but lacks control and touch. I think the technology in flexible racquets needs increased improvement.
Every “player” stick is super flexible now. Babolat pretty much reduced the flex on most of their frames. Ditto for YonexThe best selling racquets - Babolat Pure Drive and Pure Aero - are very stiff. The Clash has flex but lacks control and touch. I think the technology in flexible racquets needs increased improvement.
Honest question - lead tape is the easiest thing in the world to apply, why not just do some bare minimum simple customizing rather than hope the racquet companies have perfect QC and can produce frames to the exact specs of your liking? It's good that many come underspec - then you have headroom to customize. I have some Prestige pro stocks that were 255 SW raw unstrung. That is unplayable and they are intended to have customized weight added as needed.Bring the swing weights back up again. I’m so tired of these 315-318 stock SWs that end up being 310 after QC issues.
I got 3 2022 Ezone 98's with 303 SW. LolBring the swing weights back up again. I’m so tired of these 315-318 stock SWs that end up being 310 after QC issues.
Lead tape is easy to apply but it's not so easy to get the balance right when you're tinkering with it. I prefer playing with stock racquets. The manufacturers are the experts.Honest question - lead tape is the easiest thing in the world to apply, why not just do some bare minimum simple customizing rather than hope the racquet companies have perfect QC and can produce frames to the exact specs of your liking? It's good that many come underspec - then you have headroom to customize. I have some Prestige pro stocks that were 255 SW raw unstrung. That is unplayable and they are intended to have customized weight added as needed.
This is what I don’t get about the heavy racket gang. Just grab a 11.5 ounce racket and add a few strips of tape to the hoop and maybe some under the grip. It makes me think it’s more that they need other people to know they’re using a heavy racket.Honest question - lead tape is the easiest thing in the world to apply, why not just do some bare minimum simple customizing rather than hope the racquet companies have perfect QC and can produce frames to the exact specs of your liking? It's good that many come underspec - then you have headroom to customize. I have some Prestige pro stocks that were 255 SW raw unstrung. That is unplayable and they are intended to have customized weight added as needed.
I've bought stiff racquets and strung them with multifilament strings. And, the too stiff racquet will still result in a sore wrist and, later on, elbow pain as well. It's more than the strings - it's the racquets. Don't get me wrong, the stiff racquets play great except, well, if you play with them then you increase your chances of arm problems. And, if you're injured then you can't play. Yes, to some extent, RA ratings are coming down but the best selling racquets are still very stiff - too stiff for me at least.Depends on the string type. Most people says they are stiff because they are probably using stiff poly string setup they shouldn’t be using. lol.
Lead tape or weight is not that same as extra graphite though, the layup is not like for like. No one would confuse an old Pro Staff 97 for an RF97, Vcore Pro/Percept 97 for 330 or 97H, or TF40 305 for a 315This is what I don’t get about the heavy racket gang. Just grab a 11.5 ounce racket and add a few strips of tape to the hoop and maybe some under the grip. It makes me think it’s more that they need other people to know they’re using a heavy racket.
What has your experience been so far? How much have you experimented? Maybe you should try something less dense? Electrical or finishing style pyc tape might be good. Helps with comfort better than lead tooLead tape is easy to apply but it's not so easy to get the balance right when you're tinkering with it. I prefer playing with stock racquets. The manufacturers are the experts.
The Prince Tour range with ATS gets pretty close to what you're looking for, another stiffer alt is the Beast range, ATS worksThe best selling racquets - Babolat Pure Drive and Pure Aero - are very stiff. The Clash has flex but lacks control and touch. I think the technology in flexible racquets needs increased improvement.
There was a thread or two about 3D printed grommets a couple years ago, and I had asked the same, I had thought the problem was they were too stiff and not flexible enough to fit. Or that they cracked, not that they weren't strong enoughHaving two 3d printers and having tried many materials for various projects, I agree. Will never get a printout as strong as injection molded. Even a pallet would be questionable although I do want to attempt extending my old Dunlop Max impact plus by half inch. I'll have to figure out a way to strengthen the printout at the butt end which will stick out by half inch.
I’ve actually wondered if this is true. Would love to see a true double blind test with blacked out frames. One racket that is stock at 12 ounces and one that has tape added on to match it. I think a lot of people would not know. Or some would feel that they are different rackets, but be indifferent on which is better.No one would confuse an old Pro Staff 97 for an RF97, Vcore Pro/Percept 97 for 330 or 97H, or TF40 305 for a 315
These two racquets use a slightly different mold, it's not just weight and material differences. But the current Ezone & Ezone tour are probably the closest example. B up t the previous generation of VCore Pro's all used the same mold for the 97, 97h and 97l so that would make for a interesting blind testHave heard the 300g Ezone 98 and similar 310g Ezone Tour are the same. Flexes slightly differently, no way to replicate that
Definitely not. If you have a racquet with a wobbly noodle of a hoop, slapping lead on will not turn it into a brickhouse stable beast. Lead of course is good for adding some plow power or matching the weight/balance/SW feel of multiple frames. My comment was directed more at those who are apparently very obsessive and sensitive to specs, and who complain about racquets coming in under spec, but yet seem unwilling to do something so simple to correct it.Lead tape or weight is not that same as extra graphite though, the layup is not like for like.
me tooI would like:
Prince 93P 16x19
Do you mostly do hitting and/or teaching? I used to play with Storms/Controls, but don’t think I would win as many singles matches with them as I do with the Pure Strike Tour. But I would probably enjoy the older racquets if I were just hitting just like I enjoyed doing drills with the Strike VS, but didn’t trust it for singles matches.I want more flexxxy Babolat 95's.
Been a while since they dropped one, maybe 2012?I want more flexxxy Babolat 95's.
Or at least a video people can watch on how to do basic fine tuning on some models that frequently come way off spec having a code people use on packaging or in specs on racquet.Since platform racquet is all the craze, it would be great to have more local customizers to help with tinkering.
On that end replaceable handles that would only fit own brands so brands can have more handle shapes and sizes for a player.See if they had replaceable pallets you could add 1, 4 and 5's and 6's and companies could keep production higher in 2 and 3.... win win win.
wait, end options that’s give the player more customization options?On that end replaceable handles that would only fit own brands so brands can have more handle shapes and sizes for a player.
You can already add bits of wood already to handle for grip size if you remove stock grip.
Yep, could even have Extended 27.5/28 inch and 26 inch overall length handles for players as I do not think a 25 inch handle option would work, too short for a normally 27 inch racquet. Of course, brands would want handles only fitting own brand, I totally understand why.wait, end options that’s give the player more customization options?
oh i thought you were saying to give less options.Yep, could even have Extended 27.5/28 inch and 26 inch overall length handles for players as I do not think a 25 inch handle option would work, too short for a normally 27 inch racquet. Of course, brands would want handles only fitting own brand, I totally understand why.